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UC Berkeley Chancellor Defends Free Speech Amid Antisemitism Claims

7/17/2025

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Lyons Defends Free Speech

In a heated House hearing, UC Berkeley Chancellor Rich Lyons stood firm against accusations of mishandling antisemitism, championing free speech while confronting issues of faculty behavior and foreign funding. Meanwhile, Democrats decried the hearing as a partisan attack, pointing out the neglect of broader discrimination issues impacting the student body.

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Stefanik Challenges Chancellor

Rep. Elise Stefanik fiercely challenged CUNY Chancellor Félix Matos Rodríguez during a House hearing, accusing him of inadequately tackling antisemitism. She pointed to the controversial hiring of a diversity officer associated with pro-Hamas groups and criticized the slow response to hate symbols on campus. In the face of calls for his resignation, Matos Rodríguez stood firm, asserting CUNY's dedication to fighting antisemitism and ensuring student safety.

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Lyons Defends Free Speech

In a heated House hearing, UC Berkeley Chancellor Rich Lyons stood firm against accusations of mishandling antisemitism, championing free speech while confronting issues of faculty behavior and foreign funding. Meanwhile, Democrats decried the hearing as a partisan attack, pointing out the neglect of broader discrimination issues impacting the student body.

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